This joyful musical is a retelling of Oliver Twist set in modern-day Rio de Janeiro that tackles issues of poverty, inequity and injustice. Oli, an orphan girl, asks the goddess of the sea for a “little bit more” in her life. Con man Falcão and thief Zé Esquiva hope to use Oli’s sweet nature to steal from a rich widow. In the favela, Oli meets Nancí, who begins to teach Oli how to read. But when police officer Sykes gets involved, everyone has to choose between doing what is easy and what is right. Learn More

Young Audiences | Middle School | High School | College and Adult | Family (all ages)

Cast Size:
2m., 2w.

Approx. Run Time:
70 min.

The children of hardworking immigrants, big brother Leo has convinced his little sis, Lizzy, that being smart is the key to helping their family escape a tough, uncertain reality. But when their parents refuse to let Leo join a local quiz team, Lizzy learns there’s something that makes life much more challenging for her family. Lizzy is determined to rescue the plan to see it through. Along the way, she and Leo discover that it takes more than being serious and “smart” to save a family and one another. Learn More

Gabi, a 12-year-old girl who has lived her whole life amid a vibrant Latino community in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago, begins asking questions about her heritage. Told in English peppered with Spanish, this play for young audiences celebrates the rich history and resilience of the many immigrants who call Chicago home. Learn More

Young Audiences | Middle School | High School | College and Adult | Family (all ages)

Cast Size:
4m., 3w., 3 either gender.

Approx. Run Time:
90 min.

Set in pre-revolutionary Mexico, the Spirit of Time narrates a tale that takes place over a span of 18 years and also on a single night, when the groundless jealousy of a powerful don destroys a happy family. Only through the vision and courage of an abandoned child, Perdida, is all that was lost finally found again. Learn More

Soledad's family is constantly moving, making it hard for her to make friends. She finds comfort in the company of the friendly moon, Luna. The play will resonate with anyone who has wondered, "How do I make and hold on to a good friend?" Learn More

Cast Size:
4m., 10w., 11 either gender. May be doubled to a cast of 13 or expanded to up to 50.

Approx. Run Time:
80 min.

Feeling pressured to fit in, Alonzo Quijana, dreams of a better time, when one man could change the course of tomorrow. With the fragile line of popularity, the very thin grasp of sanity, could making the world a better place come from one lone voice in the crowd? Learn More

Loosely based on Alice in Wonderland, with a touch of The Wizard of Oz, this amazing one-act adventure of young Alicia takes her on a journey from a Mexican curio shop to an understanding of her national heritage. Learn More